How many TYPES of Christians are there?

Syndee Lee · Jul 4, 2008, 07:53 PM

I'm interested in Christianity and exploring my options. Catholicism didn't work for me for several reasons, but I have an honest understanding of the bible. I want to find something that is easy to incorporate into my life, but exciting enough to KEEP ME INTERESTED!

Syndee Lee · Jul 9, 2008, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by classyT

How should you decide where to go to worship? I believe you should pray and ask the Lord to show you a local church where they preach the truth. I don't believe any denomination has got it all RIGHT. But make sure that they are preaching from the WORD of God and they are not adding anything to it...or to salvation. He can send you to a church that will minister to you if you will ask.

Thank you!!! That was the best advice BY FAR. You did not judge me, nor belittle me because of my IMPERFECT choice of words! You made me feel like I did the right thing by posting my question here!

Tj3 · Jul 9, 2008, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by classyT

There is only ONE type of Christian. The born again, saved by faith in Jesus Christ and his shed blood, death and resurrection....

There are many denominations and I do not believe it was ever the Mind of God. Paul has trouble even in his day with some saying they follow HIM and others someone else.

In the end, there is only one body, one church. All those that have put there trust in Jesus Christ.

How should you decide where to go to worship? I believe you should pray and ask the Lord to show you a local church where they preach the truth. I don't believe any denomination has got it all RIGHT. But make sure that they are preaching from the WORD of God and they are not adding anything to it...or to salvation. He can send you to a church that will minister to you if you will ask.

Yep. Too many folk today choose a church based on what makes them feel good, or what entertains them, but whether they are preaching the true un-adulterated word of God is a key factor. Sometimes the word of God is not entertaining, often it makes us uncomfortable because as we hear the word of God, we realize how far we far from being what God would want us to be. That is precisely why we need to hear it. Here is a guide to testing whether they are preaching from the word of God rather than the word of man.

http://www.geocities.com/smithtj.geo/testing.html

Irulan · Jul 10, 2008, 04:48 AM

Each person is a world unto him/herself.... Christians are not all alike ...some are good, some are not so good. Each denomination is different and not all are satisfactory to all.... too many variables.

Religion and spirituality are not malleable...neither can be "molded" to fit anyone, anywhere or anything ...you either feel the need for it or you do not.

As to finding a "suitable" religious path to incorporate in your life...you will have to do your own search to find what fills YOUR spirit's need for religion..... not someone else's idea of religion.

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Originally Posted by Syndee Lee

I'm interested in Christianity and exploring my options. Catholicism didn't work for me for several reasons, but I have an honest understanding of the bible. I want to find something that is easy to incorporate into my life, but exciting enough to KEEP ME INTERESTED!

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achampio21 · Jul 11, 2008, 09:33 AM

Just so I am clear, I was NOT judging you. I know of several people that incorporate church and religion into thier lives just for their kids, or just for the security of having a group of people that are trustworthy in their minds. These people only go to church for social reasons. I don't think that is wrong. It is their choice. I just to didn't want to tell you to pray about it and your response be... "if I don't have a religion how do i decide who to pray to"

So NO I wasn't saying that you are a bad person or that the way you worded it was wrong. I have ran into many people that want religion in their lives but they don't want religion to control or run their lives. I do not go to church. I pray at home. I found churches to be uninterested like you said and extremely corrupted. SO I refuse to go to ANY. You make your own choices. You will make your own relationship with God and will decide on your own what feels right and what feels like enough for you

Good luck to you. I apologize for giving the impression that I was belittling you. I just took what you said at face value and explained each choice.

mountain_man · Jul 11, 2008, 12:13 PM

I totally agree with what ClassyT said and the only thing I would add is; know what the Bible says and know the Truths in the Bible while you are searching for a church. And be careful because God's truth is not always "easy to incorporate into your life"

Luke 9:23
Then he said to them all: "If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.



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